CHAPTER IV
THE START
Inside Jack's cabin, Frank found his commander and chum engaged in conversation with the engineer officer, who had sought his new commander immediately after giving instructions below. He saluted Frank as the lad entered.
"My first officer, Lieutenant Chadwick, Mr. Winslow," Jack introduced them. "I am sure you will get along together."
"So am I, sir," agreed the engineer. "And when shall we be moving, sir?"
"I can't say, exactly," replied Jack. "Probably not before morning, but I wish to be ready to leave on a moment's notice."
"Very well, sir," said the engineer, "As I said before, I'll have steam up in two hours."
"Do so, sir."
The engineer saluted and left Jack's cabin.